Vacation!

These are some shots from the pool @ Palm Coast, FL. We have spent a few days here with Jenny's sisters, Marcia and Phyllis. They are wonderful sisters and Jenny is about the happiest I have ever seen her when she is around them.

I love these pics of the boys. They are lovin' life. They make me so proud every day. They also bring huge responsibility. With all of the influences they have shaping their development, I think parents must work harder to make sure they are heard loud and clear. Good and bad. We keep trying.

Hope everyone is having a great week too! Marshall

Busy Week!

We have had a lot going on in the Howell house over the past couple of weeks. Marshall IV and Jackson spent the past two weeks at Sports Camp in Chattanooga. The camp is at McCallie school, where three generations of Howell men graduated from high school.

Davis has ruled the house with his older brothers gone. They got back tonight and had a great time at camp. They both have grown up quite a bit this summer.

My sister, Sarah, was in from Dallas this weekend for a nice visit. They are possibly going to Coeur d'Alene next summer for family reunion and Ironman CDA. I miss having them all in Henderson year round. Jenny and I ran the Sebree, KY Firecracker 10K on July 4th. It was hillier than I remembered. Jenny finished with a PR and I managed to hang with the 20 and 30 year olds. I also managed to get in a few bike rides and swims this week, as I had a few days off from work.

This pic is after a "brick" work out on 7/5 consisting of a 40 mile solo ride, followed by a 10K run. It felt really good, but I definitely have the need for speed. I will be doing some training this summer and fall with some folks from the Southern Indiana Triathlon Club. Unfortunately, most of the long distance people are training for IM Louisville. Our schedules are going to be staggered, but hopefully, we can share a few long rides. It was so convenient training on the same schedule with Pete Hagen last summer. I guess I took that for granted. I am keeping up with Pete now via his blog and email since his family moved to Minneapolis this summer. They are greatly missed in our community and by my family. Pete has been such an inspiration to me. I plan to follow his lead and raise money for a local charity and incorporate it into my Ironman journey this year. Please check out Pete and Shannon's blog. You may have found my blog through theirs!

It's getting late, and I've got an early AM ride to get ready for .

Write on, MH